Bortoft Bell > London, England > Firm Profile

Bortoft Bell
2 John Street
London
WC1N 2ES
England

Email firm Visit website 0203 405 0060

Private client > Family Tier 6

Under the joint leadership of Arron Bortoft and Charlie Bell, Bortoft Bell is a relatively ‘new but very fast expanding boutique family law firm’. It predominantly acts in high-value financial remedy cases and also undertakes a significant volume of cases involving high-value pre-nuptial agreements. Catherine Thomas is another leading figure in the department who deals with all aspects of private family law, with particular expertise in international litigation.

Leading individuals

Catherine Thomas - Bortoft Bell

Practice head(s):

Arron Bortoft; Charlie Bell

Other key lawyers:

Catherine Thomas

Testimonials

‘Bortoft Bell have a strong team who work together to achieve the best for their clients. I have been impressed not only by their dedication and attention to detail, but also by their prompt and professional attitudes. They go above and beyond, working at all times of the day, and check all information thoroughly.’

‘Charlie Bell has been a phenomenal person to work with. He is so on the ball, genuinely cares, and pre-empts all possible outcomes well in advance. He is calculated and sharp, with an in depth knowledge of the law, which is reassuring and admirable.’

‘A very niche Family Law firm of Solicitors that oozes quality! Whether it’s for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, which is the majority of their client base, or a mid-level asset case, the solicitors in the firm are equally as adept.’

‘Arron Bortoft’s judgment and client management are second-to-none. He has an ability to get to the main issues of the case much quicker than most of the profession.’

‘Charlie Bell is a very technical and clever solicitor. He wins cases by being much smarter than the opposition and he is incredibly tactically astute.’

‘Catherine Thomas is a supremely good layer and extremely bright.’

‘Arron Bortoft is super committed to his clients and very experienced. He will fight tooth and nail. Charlie Bell is clever, thoughtful and well-respected by his peers.’

‘The perfect example of a boutique firm. First class with a genuine focus on each client. Specialist family lawyers giving a bespoke service. Charlie Bell has a razor sharp intellect combined with a comprehensive knowledge of every facet of family law. A formidable operator.’

Bortoft Bell is a boutique firm of specialist family lawyers with a wealth of experience in London working predominantly for high net worth individuals over the last three decades.

Arron Bortoft and Charlie Bell have spent many years at renowned family law firms in central London. They are instructed on high profile and high value cases across the spectrum of family law disputes. A significant number of their cases are reported, either in the Law Reports following cases in the High Court or the Court of Appeal, or in the national media. They often represent clients in the world of finance, public figures, entrepreneurs and other high net worth individuals.

Bortoft Bell was established on the foundations of providing the best quality advice, a highly personal service and a sensible approach to costs. The firm blends traditional values with a modern approach, adopting a robust position on behalf of clients, whilst also embracing modern alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, private hearings and mediation where appropriate.

Given our commitment to each client receiving the highest quality service, the firm only accepts a limited number of instructions to ensure that each client receives proper and dedicated attention.

The Partners of Bortoft Bell pride themselves on the strength of their relationships with their clients, both past and present.